Pleasanton, CA
$275,000
Businesses For Sale in California
Local Info
Liquor & Conv. Store - Pleasanton
Restaurant ( Breakfast & Lunch) in Valencia
Valencia, CA
$495,000
Mitsubishi Franchised Car Dealership For Sale- West of Sacramento
California
$1,750,000
Destination Shop For Gems, Beads & Metaphysical Objects in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County, CA
$200,000
Electronics Design Firm with Fortune 500 clients
Alameda County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $200,000
Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Sauna/ Health Spa in San Fernando Valley
Northridge, CA
$7,500,000
Profitable Multi-Brand Motorcycle Dealership
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$2,850,000
Brentwood San Vicente Restaurant For Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Established Beer Pub Downtown San Pedro
San Pedro, CA
$160,000
Architectural Firm
California
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $775,000
Car Wash with Property in San Bernardino County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino County, CA
$5,200,000
Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant for Sale! W/Hard Liquor License!
San Francisco, CA
$249,000
High-End Commercial & Residential Architect in Bay Area (17719)
California
$995,000
Medical Practice in Los Angeles – Well Established, Net $500K
Burbank, CA
$800,000
IRVINE High Volume Restaurant W/ Type 47 ABC License For Sale
Irvine, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $381,235
Rodney Holt
Transworld Business Advisors of Tri-Valley
Serving Stanislaus County, CA
When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can't just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business Advisor to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld has been a mainstay in the business mediation industry for over 25 years, specializing only in businesses sales. We focus on your specific industry to find the right buyer. This means faster results for you. Our professionals consist of sophisticated and experienced experts in business and finance. Many have owned businesses and can relate to the stresses and pains that can go along with the selling process. Our service, dedication and drive is available and ready to be put to use for you.
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FAA Certified Aircraft Interiors & Repair Station
Long Beach, CA
$500,000
Type 47 ABC License - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
$375,000
Asset SalePizza Restaurant - Pizzeria - Asset Sale
Morgan Hill, CA
$110,000
Asset Sale$2,386/mo Donut/Sandwich Shop w/Hoods - North Hollywood - Cash Sales
North Hollywood, CA
$120,000
Asset SaleKorean Fried Chicken and Corndog
Riverside County, CA
$59,000
Asset SaleHyw. 1 Coffee Shop/Cafe
Moss Landing, CA
$25,000
Asset SaleMarket awaiting approval for an ABC Type-20 license
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleBar Restaurant Type 47 to 2 am
Los Angeles, CA
$159,000
Asset SalePremier NorCal brewery facility assets for sale; low lease rate(no IP)
California
$2,000,000
Asset SaleProduce Marketing Company and Packing House
Fresno County, CA
$4,200,000
Asset SaleLow Rent Auto Body For Sale w/ Licensed Spray Booth
North Hollywood, CA
$150,000
Asset SaleRedondo Beach restaurant/bar with a full liquor license (ABC type 47).
Redondo Beach, CA
$8,170
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Studio City restaurant with parking, patio & B/W License
Studio City, CA
$350,000
Asset SalePrime Coastal Café Location – 1 Block from the Beach
Carlsbad, CA
$165,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale ~ Turnkey Restaurant ~ Prime Location ~ Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley, CA
$195,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Second Generation Restaurant for a Well-Performing Space
Salinas, CA
$180,000
Asset SaleScalable Kitchen Renovation Business
San Diego, CA
$56,000
Asset SaleRoom to grow in LA
Los Angeles, CA
$199,000
Asset SaleGreat Opportunity. 2 Generation Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
$150,000
Asset SalePurified Water Vending Asset Sale with Huge Revenue Potential
San Bernardino County, CA
$2,000,000
Asset SaleProfitable Takeout Restaurant – $30K Monthly Sales, Only $48K!!!
Los Angeles, CA
$48,000
Asset SalePrime 3rd St location 2nd gen restaurant, pedestrian traffic
Los Angeles, CA
$125,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale - Second Generation Restaurant with Hood
Santa Clara, CA
$200,000
Asset SaleEquipped Auto Body Shop – Sun Valley | Turnkey Setup, Prime Location
Sun Valley, CA
$50,000
Asset SaleRestaurant Asset Sale
Los Angeles, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleConcierge Medical Practice Serving an Underserved Area
Marin County, CA
$260,000
Asset SaleNail Salon in Prime Location - Asset Sale!
Highland, CA
$75,000
Asset SaleSonoma County ABC Type 75 Brewpub & Restaurant License for Sale
Santa Rosa, CA
$35,000
Paul Semenoff
The Capital Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Simply put, we are a business brokerage that will help you buy a business or sell your business. Our role at The Capital Group as Intermediaries means that we work for both buyer and seller in the transfer of a business opportunity. For the seller, we will analyze, valuate, market and ultimately join them with qualified buyers. For those searching for a business opportunity we offer a variety of services to accomplish that. We will guide buyer and seller through the negotiation process, financing, escrow and transition period. Our goal is to develop positive and lasting relationships with both buyer and seller and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect throughout and after the transitional period. We are a general brokerage, specializing all types of main street businesses. One of our areas of expertise is food service; restaurants and franchise restaurants. We have combined experience of over 75 years in food service operations, restaurant and restaurant franchise marketing in addition to transitioning a wide variety of many other types of businesses.
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Asset SaleProfitable Laundromat for Sale – Great Location & Stable Income
California
$600,000
Asset Sale$170,000- Prime Location Restaurant In Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, CA
$170,000
Asset SaleAsset Sale Food Trailer
Stanislaus County, CA
$115,000
Asset SaleBeautifully Improved Creative Space Available
Los Angeles, CA
$30,000
Asset SaleLicensed RCFE Facility for Lease and Assets for Sale in Redlands!
Redlands, CA
$70,000
Asset SaleBoba Shop - Asset Sale, Turnkey, Stylish Interior
Lakewood, CA
$80,000
Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
